Salsa Spearfish 7

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NoahColorado
2/19/2015 8:16am
My latest project bike, a Salsa Spearfish.
My latest project bike, a Salsa Spearfish.
XL frame built up for shredding XC. 110mm of travel of front and just 80mm out back.
XL frame built up for shredding XC. 110mm of travel of front and just 80mm out back.
I've been toying with the idea of a short travel FS bike for awhile now. I was after a bike that could destroy Fruita's flowy 18rd trails and be a comfortable early season training bike.
I've been toying with the idea of a short travel FS bike for awhile now. I was after a bike that could destroy Fruita's flowy 18rd trails and be a comfortable early season training bike.
The Stage fork up front is all business. The 34mm stanchions and QtapeR15 axle make it a point and shoot affair. I have it spaced down to 110mm of travel.
The Stage fork up front is all business. The 34mm stanchions and QtapeR15 axle make it a point and shoot affair. I have it spaced down to 110mm of travel.
Definitely went a little enduro-ish with the build, but it's still svelte. Enve M60 rims laced to DT 240 hubs are a light and bombproof combo.
Definitely went a little enduro-ish with the build, but it's still svelte. Enve M60 rims laced to DT 240 hubs are a light and bombproof combo.
800mm wide Enve DH bars keep me in control when I push the bike a little too far! Reverb remote done right - right lever, left side. I build my brakes from parts, I prefer the Zee levers for textured blades and subdued styling. Basic Deore calipers have plenty of power for our desert trails.
800mm wide Enve DH bars keep me in control when I push the bike a little too far! Reverb remote done right - right lever, left side. I build my brakes from parts, I prefer the Zee levers for textured blades and subdued styling. Basic Deore calipers have plenty of power for our desert trails.
I run my suspension pretty firm - air pressure isn't overly high, but I like to keep compression dialed half way into the range and the Ramp Control set aggressively for major ramp-up towards the end of the stroke.
I run my suspension pretty firm - air pressure isn't overly high, but I like to keep compression dialed half way into the range and the Ramp Control set aggressively for major ramp-up towards the end of the stroke.
Got this RP23 off Kyle Warner, I think he won the Snowmass BME on it - so it has good juju! Push has since given it the Factory treatment and matched it to my riding style.
Got this RP23 off Kyle Warner, I think he won the Snowmass BME on it - so it has good juju! Push has since given it the Factory treatment and matched it to my riding style.
Years of riding DT hubs and not a single issue, plus their North American operations are across the street from my office in Grand Junction, CO.
Years of riding DT hubs and not a single issue, plus their North American operations are across the street from my office in Grand Junction, CO.
Gotta get my carbon wherever I can get it - this is our new Carbon 1x D-mount guide.
Gotta get my carbon wherever I can get it - this is our new Carbon 1x D-mount guide.
Sweet head badge!
Sweet head badge!
I'm pretty anal about cable routing and non-stealth dropper posts are often obnoxious in this regard. I've got a pretty good system here with the double hose guides. I thought about drilling the frame to go stealth, but it's lightweight alloy and I'm already pushing this bike to it's limits - that sounded like a recipe for disaster to me. 100mm drop only, I prefer this on all my bikes.
I'm pretty anal about cable routing and non-stealth dropper posts are often obnoxious in this regard. I've got a pretty good system here with the double hose guides. I thought about drilling the frame to go stealth, but it's lightweight alloy and I'm already pushing this bike to it's limits - that sounded like a recipe for disaster to me. 100mm drop only, I prefer this on all my bikes.
The Syntance Megaforce 2 ticks all the boxes: light, stiff, and pretty. Ti hardware comes stock.
The Syntance Megaforce 2 ticks all the boxes: light, stiff, and pretty. Ti hardware comes stock.
My ass refuses to sit for long on anything other than an Ergon saddle! This ones seen some miles, it'll be upgraded by the newer SME3 Pro soon.
My ass refuses to sit for long on anything other than an Ergon saddle! This ones seen some miles, it'll be upgraded by the newer SME3 Pro soon.
My latest project bike, a Salsa Spearfish.
My latest project bike, a Salsa Spearfish.
My latest project bike, a Salsa Spearfish. XL frame built up for shredding XC. 110mm of travel of front and just 80mm out back. I've been toying with the idea of a short travel FS bike for awhile now. I was after a bike that could destroy Fruita's flowy 18rd trails and be a comfortable early season training bike. The Stage fork up front is all business. The 34mm stanchions and QtapeR15 axle make it a point and shoot affair. I have it spaced down to 110mm of travel. Definitely went a little enduro-ish with the build, but it's still svelte. Enve M60 rims laced to DT 240 hubs are a light and bombproof combo. 800mm wide Enve DH bars keep me in control when I push the bike a little too far! Reverb remote done right - right lever, left side. I build my brakes from parts, I prefer the Zee levers for textured blades and subdued styling. Basic Deore calipers have plenty of power for our desert trails. I run my suspension pretty firm - air pressure isn't overly high, but I like to keep compression dialed half way into the range and the Ramp Control set aggressively for major ramp-up towards the end of the stroke. Got this RP23 off Kyle Warner, I think he won the Snowmass BME on it - so it has good juju! Push has since given it the Factory treatment and matched it to my riding style. Years of riding DT hubs and not a single issue, plus their North American operations are across the street from my office in Grand Junction, CO. Gotta get my carbon wherever I can get it - this is our new Carbon 1x D-mount guide. Sweet head badge! I'm pretty anal about cable routing and non-stealth dropper posts are often obnoxious in this regard. I've got a pretty good system here with the double hose guides. I thought about drilling the frame to go stealth, but it's lightweight alloy and I'm already pushing this bike to it's limits - that sounded like a recipe for disaster to me. 100mm drop only, I prefer this on all my bikes. The Syntance Megaforce 2 ticks all the boxes: light, stiff, and pretty. Ti hardware comes stock. My ass refuses to sit for long on anything other than an Ergon saddle! This ones seen some miles, it'll be upgraded by the newer SME3 Pro soon.
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Salsa
Spearfish
XL
Frame: Salsa Spearfish. Misc: XL
Rear Shock
FOX
Float RP23
Push Factory Tuned
Rear Shock: FOX Float RP23. Misc: Push Factory Tuned
Fork
MRP
Stage
110mm
Fork: MRP Stage. Misc: 110mm
Headset
Cane Creek
110
40 Carbon Top Cover
Headset: Cane Creek 110. Misc: 40 Carbon Top Cover
Handlebar
ENVE
DH
800mm
Handlebar: ENVE DH. Misc: 800mm
Stem
Syntace
Megaforce 2
60mm
Stem: Syntace Megaforce 2. Misc: 60mm
Grips
Ergon
GE1 Slim
New "Slim" version
Grips: Ergon GE1 Slim. Misc: New "Slim" version
Brakes
Shimano
Zee / Deore
Zee levers with Deore calipers.
Brakes: Shimano Zee / Deore. Misc: Zee levers with Deore calipers.
Shifters
Shimano
Saint
Shifters: Shimano Saint
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XT Shadow+ GS
With OneUp Rad cage.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow+ GS. Misc: With OneUp Rad cage.
Chainguide
MRP
1x V2 D-mount Carbon
Chainguide: MRP 1x V2 D-mount Carbon
Cranks
SRAM
X9
Stages power meter too.
Cranks: SRAM X9. Misc: Stages power meter too.
Chainrings / Sprocket
MRP
Wave Ring
32t (prototype)
Chainrings / Sprocket: MRP Wave Ring. Misc: 32t (prototype)
Bottom Bracket
Other
Wheels Manufacturing
BB92 ACB
Bottom Bracket: Other Wheels Manufacturing. Misc: BB92 ACB
Chain
SRAM
PC-1051
Chain: SRAM PC-1051
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XT 11-36
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano XT 11-36
Pedals
Crank Brothers
Acid
Pedals: Crank Brothers Acid
Front Rim
ENVE
M60
Front Rim: ENVE M60
Rear Rim
ENVE
M60
Rear Rim: ENVE M60
Hubs
DT Swiss
240s
CL, 15x100 & 12x142
Hubs: DT Swiss 240s. Misc: CL, 15x100 & 12x142
Spokes
DT Swiss
Aerolite
Spokes: DT Swiss Aerolite
Front Tire
Maxxis
Ardent 2.4
Front Tire: Maxxis Ardent 2.4
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Ardent 2.25
Rear Tire: Maxxis Ardent 2.25
Saddle
Ergon
SM3 Pro
Saddle: Ergon SM3 Pro
Seatpost
RockShox
Reverb
100mm
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb. Misc: 100mm
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Salsa Liplock
Seatpost Clamp: Other Salsa Liplock
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2014
Model Year:
2014
Intended Use
Cross Country
Intended Use:
Cross Country
Weight
27 lb 14 oz (12644 g)
Weight: 27 lb 14 oz (12644 g)
Additional Info

Built for KOMs.

Additional Info:

Built for KOMs.
NoahColorado
2/19/2015 8:16am
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russthedog
11 years ago
you could just get a LEV and then you dont need to worry about cable movement at all
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NoahColorado
11 years ago
Correct, but the all black Lev Ti was considerably more expensive. The cheaper Lev DX still has a natural gold telescoping portion - looks dated. I was trying to avoid having black, Kashima, and natural gold on the uppy-downy parts.
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Hittheshowers13
11 years ago
Thanks for the simple yet genius idea for the reverb routing, just ordered some more of those cable guides.
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KingDevin
11 years ago
whats size Ergon saddle is that?
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NoahColorado
11 years ago
It's a medium. The saddle sizing changed in 2013, before that small and large were your options. The former "large" became the medium and they now offer an even wider "large".
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dirtpoacher720
11 years ago
She's a beauty! I agree that's the perfect 18rd trail bike.
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iceman2058
11 years ago
Bike of the Day February 19, 2015!

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